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Staff report regarding adoption of a resolution approving the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Form 130 in order to pursue state financial assistance. (Christina Fernandez, Assistant to the City Manager and Heather Enders, Management Analyst II)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended City Council adopt a resolution approving the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Form 130, which designates agents by title authorized to execute applications for and on behalf of the City of South San Francisco, in order to pursue state financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Services Assistance Act of 1988, and/or the California Disaster Assistance Act. Once adopted, the resolution and names of those currently filling the positions will be submitted to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) responds to and aids in the recovery from emergencies within the State of California under the authorities of the California Emergency Services Act (ESA), the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA), the federal Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), and other legislation.
Within Cal OES, the Recovery Section is responsible for managing disaster recovery and providing assistance to local governments, special districts, certain nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses and agricultural communities impacted by disasters. The Recovery Section ensures state and federal support are provided in an efficient and timely manner throughout the recovery process. The Recovery Section acts as the grantee for federally funded disaster assistance programs, as grantor for the state CDAA program, and coordinates recovery assistance for individuals, businesses, and the agricultural community. The Recovery Section provides t...
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